Herpes stromal keratitis (HSK) is a potentially blinding ... Secretion of VEGF by HSV-infected epithelial cells leads to in-growth of lymph and blood vessels. Largely CD4 T-cell mediated ...

Five cases are presented to emphasize the fact that chronic use of topical anesthetics on the eye can lead to severe keratitis and ... Loss of corneal epithelium (with resultant increased reliance ...

Working with herpes simplex virus (HSV), a new study led by Harvard Medical School researchers sheds light on one of the ways in which the virus becomes resistant to treatment, a problem that ...

Researchers from Excision Biotherapeutics Inc. and affiliated organizations have reported the development of a novel CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing therapy – EBT-104 – for the treatment of latent ...

It is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the same virus that causes cold sores, as opposed to herpes simplex ...

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common viral infection that you can receive or transmit to others via skin-to-skin contact. There are two types of herpes: HSV 1 which causes blisters in your mouth ...

Considering taking supplements to treat herpes keratitis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of herpes keratitis. Follow the links to read common uses ...

You're definitely contagious when you've got an outbreak, and probably for a few days before. Unfortunately, a few people are contagious between outbreaks, even if they don't have symptoms, and ...

Maxitrol is contraindicated in most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella, and also in ...

Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis. Acute infectious stages of vaccinia, varicella, and many other diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva. Mycobacterial infection of the eye. Fungal diseases of ...